Council Tax in Hertsmere 2026/27
Hertsmere · Band D rate: £2,354.53/year
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Council Tax Rates by Band — Hertsmere 2026/27
| Band | 1991 value range | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Band A | Up to £40,000 | £1,569.69 | £130.81 |
| Band B | £40,001 – £52,000 | £1,831.30 | £152.61 |
| Band C | £52,001 – £68,000 | £2,092.92 | £174.41 |
| Band D(reference) | £68,001 – £88,000 | £2,354.53 | £196.21 |
| Band E | £88,001 – £120,000 | £2,877.76 | £239.81 |
| Band F | £120,001 – £160,000 | £3,400.99 | £283.42 |
| Band G | £160,001 – £320,000 | £3,924.22 | £327.02 |
| Band H | Over £320,000 | £4,709.06 | £392.42 |
Charges shown are for Hertsmere before any discounts or reductions. Single-person discount reduces the bill by 25%.
Band D Rate History — Hertsmere
| Year | Band D rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/27(current) | £2,354.53 | +4.8% |
| 2025/26 | £2,246.14 | — |
About Council Tax in Hertsmere
Hertsmere Council charges £2,355 at Band D for 2026/27, just below the national average. That's up 4.8% from £2,246 in 2025/26.
Nearby Councils — Band D Comparison
Epping Forest
£2,186.91/year at Band D
£167.62 vs Hertsmere
Uttlesford
£2,197.25/year at Band D
£157.28 vs Hertsmere
Tendring
£2,215.27/year at Band D
£139.26 vs Hertsmere
Braintree
£2,215.80/year at Band D
£138.73 vs Hertsmere
Mid Suffolk
£2,216.42/year at Band D
£138.11 vs Hertsmere